October 19, 2023 MIPE Meeting
Playground safety program in cooperation with IPRA PNRM Section
0.3 CEU’s available
MIDWEST INSTITUTE of PARK EXECUTIVES
Date:
Thursday – October 19, 2023 (NOTE: 3rd Thursday!)
Time:
8:30 AM Gather-in, registration & check-in
9:00 AM Evolution of ASTM Specifications for Playground Equipment
10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:45 AM New Emerging Issues & Unresolved Safety Concerns
12:15 PM Lunch and MIPE meeting
Location:
Performing Arts Center
Buffalo Grove Park District
225 McHenry Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Program:
Long time MIPE and current golf card member Ken Kutska will present a program on the evolution of playground safety standards, their impacts on hazards and injuries, and unresolved safety concerns in the standards. This program is CEU eligible and is being co-sponsored by IPRA. Additional details are available in mailings already sent to members, or by requesting from mipeexecsec@gmail.com.
Cost: $30.00
Reservations required by Thursday, October 12, 2023. Contact mipeexecsec@gmail.com or 847-558-3283, or by clicking on the link. Advanced payment by credit card is appreciated to facilitate the registration process.
John Ohrlund, Executive Secretary